Home: Dallas, TX. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY. Profession: Real estate finance. Organization: Southern Methodist University. Title: Clinical Professor of Real Estate. Significant other: Michael Stamolis. Alma mater: Fordham University.
What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Leaving the private sector and entering education as a Clinical Professor of Real Estate. Hobbies: Pickleball, cooking, travel. Recent travel or adventure: Spain and Portugal. Recently viewed and recommended: Landman and anything else written by Taylor Sheridan.
Personality profile: Organized, team player, detail-oriented, financially astute. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Trustworthy. How do you define a perfect friendship? Reciprocal, based on trust. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my family. How do you relieve stress? Yoga & playing pickleball. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Exercise and good food.
What was your first paying job? Bank teller and dance instructor. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Intern. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of my husband and kids. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? iPhone.
What change would you like to see in the world?
The two political parties finding common ground.
What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Social media.
As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional dancer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My server, family pictures. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my husband and my children, playing pickleball in Italy. What advice would you give your younger self? Be patient.
Personal mission: Passing along my professional knowledge and expertise to my students. Personal motto: Good things come to those who work hard and are honest.
